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Biodiversity: The resolutions of COP16

At the World Conference on Nature in Rome, the states reached agreements. This also has an impact on climate action.

By Alexandra Endres

Traffic turnaround: How EV promotion can become more social

The two think tanks Agora Verkehrswende and Zukunft KlimaSozial are proposing that subsidies for electric vehicles should be staggered according to income in the future and that people who are particularly affected by rising CO₂ prices should receive targeted support.

By Alexandra Endres

Austria: Climate action in the new government

In Austria, the climate action ministry is being dismantled under the new government. However, the government program is committed to the EU climate target and promises a climate law.

By Lisa Kuner

IPCC: Open questions after planning for the seventh assessment report

At its 62nd plenary session in Hangzhou, China, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) decided on the scope and structure of the seventh assessment report. However, an important part of the timetable was postponed again. This could affect the work on the next Global Stocktake.

By Bernhard Pötter

Sustainable Aviation Fuels: Commission praises progress

The Commission had set quotas for the blending of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) in the Fit for 55 package. In a new report, it expresses its satisfaction with the progress made by the industry.

By Lukas Knigge

Austria: New government with three-party coalition formed

Following the final go-ahead at the general meeting of the Neos as the smallest coalition partner, a three-party coalition has been formed in Austria. The cabinet under the new Chancellor Christian Stöcker (ÖVP) is to be sworn in on Monday.

By Redaktion Table

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Automotive sector: Commission launches consultation on antitrust rules

The EU Commission is revising the vertical agreements in the automotive industry. It has launched a consultation on this. It is accepting responses until May 23.

By Markus Grabitz

'Rare and dramatic': China reacts to the clash in the White House

The exchange of blows between Trump and Zelenskiy has also made waves in China – state media talk about a crisis of confidence within the West. On social networks, the mood fluctuates between mockery and unexpected respect.

By Fabian Peltsch

After US tariffs: Beijing threatens with countermeasures

Following Trump's announcement of higher tariffs on Chinese goods, Beijing threatens to take countermeasures. Beijing declared the accusation of fentanyl smuggling to be unfounded.

By Fabian Peltsch